Machine for forming screw-thread-cutting devices.



R. P. WRIGHT & F. W. HUBBARD.

MAOHINE FOR FORMING SCREW THREAD CUTTING DEVICES.

I APPLICATION FILED T11R20, 1908. 033, 142. Patented July 23, 1912.

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R.P. WRIGHT & F. W. HUBBARD.

MAGHINE FOR FORMING SCREW THREAD GUTTING DEVICES.

APPLICATION FILED FEB.20, 1908.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

ROSS PIER WRIGHT AND FRANK W. HUBBARD. OF ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, ASSIGNOBS TO REED MANUFACTURING COMPANY, OF ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA, A CORPORATION or PENNSYLVANIA.

MACHINE F R FORMING SCREW-THREAD-CUTTING DEVICES.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented July 23, 1912.

Continuation of application Serial No. 293,615, fi1ei1 December 28, 1905. This application filed February To all whom it may con cern Be it known that we. Ross Pans \Vnmn'r and FRANK Vt. HUBBARD. citiriens of the United States. residing at Erie, in the county of Erie and State of Pennsylvania. have invented new and useful Improvements in Machines for Forming Screw- Thread-Cutting Devices, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to niachinesfor forming screw thread cutting devices and consists in certain improvements in the construction thereof as will be hereinafter fully described and pointed out in the claims.

This is a continuation of application No. 293,615, filed December 28, 1905.

The machine is peculiarly adapted for forming screw cutting dies. Heretofore such dies have been formed by the application of an ordinary cutting tool or hob, and such dies have also been i'ormed by a milling cutter having a single line of teeth forming one groove between the thread with each operation. With this single milling cutter the process is slower than where the ordinary hob is directly applied to the work. We have discovered that a millin cutter forming simultaneously a plurality of threads may be used for forming such dc vices and in the preferred construction the axis of the milling cutter is parallel to the axis of the device that is being cut. \Vith such a cutter these devices may be quickly formed and the finish is much b tter than that formed with a hob.

The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings as follows:

Figure 1 is a side ele ation of the. head for carrying the device. Fig. 2 is a section on the line 2-2 in Fig. 1. I

A marks the frame of the mach ne. Slidingly mounted in the cross pieces A and A is the head carrying plate l3.- This head carr in late has the bearing formed by i g P the busnin b and in thisbearin is journaledthe arbor G, carrying the head C. The head carrying plate B has the s ring slot 12 in which is'a'rranged a spring 5 and block a is secured to the frame A and forms a base against which the spring 72' acts. A stop h limits the movement of the head carrying plate. A nut D is fixed on the hub B of the head carrying plate by means Serial No. 416,814.

of the set screw (Z. The lead screw E operates in this nut. It is secured to the arbor by means of the bolt E which extends through the lead screw and is screwed in the opening c in the well 0 in thearbor. The bolt E has a square head eand a cap E secured to it which forms a means by which the screw may; be manually operated without the useof a wrench. The lead screw E and the nut l) are of course changed as it desired to make threads of different pitches.

The. chuck H is secured to the head C.

It is provided with the slots having the sides It forming guides in which the devices or dies to be cut are placed. The cap screws h are passed through the openings Z in the devices and secured to the chuck. Slotted washers h are provided. These'may be readilyremoved as the screws are loosened so as to facilitate the removal of the devices or dies from the chuck. As shown, these devices have tour cutting faces 2".

The head is driven by a worm gear F which is mounted on thehead with aspline and. gioovc so that it is locked against rotalion on the head-but is free topermit the head to move axially thereinyThe worm. gear is driven by the worm G which is carried by the shaft G. carried by the journals 7 and g. The shaft is provided with the collars to lock it against axial movement. has the pivotal connection g with-an upright on the slide B. The bearing g has a pivotal connection 9 withan upright The upright has the extension which projects through an opening 9 in a post g on the slide B. A latch g" normally locks the post in its lower position so that the worm is in mesh with the worm gear. The. latch is carried by a slide 9 sliding on the post g. The slide has the cam end gr which is in the path ot'a pin g on the worm gear. A spring 57 is tensioned against the upright '57 and the block a,- after the head has repeated a revolution, thus completing one set of dies, the pin acting on the cam 9 moves the latch otf fromthe finger 9 thus The shaft G is The bearing g 1 rclcasing the upright and the spring g,

ment, thus carrying the Worm gear out of mesh, thus stopping the machine. The milliug cutter J has the cutting teeth There are a plurality of the teeth y in an axial direction, so that the cutter is adapted to simultaneously form a plurality of threads on the die. As shown it is tapered and adapted to form a tapered die. It is rotatively mounted in the post K and is driven by pulley L. .As the head is rotated the faces of the dies are brought into cutting relation with the cutter J and the dies-are advanced to give the proper pitch to the thread by means of the lead screw E. I

It is desirable to give to the dies some clearance and to accomplish this it is necessary to move the head transversely relatively to the cutter as it is advanced. We accomplish this as follows: A block a is secured by a bolt 4? on the arm cf, the arm a extending from the plate a. The plate a is secured to the frame of the machine by the screws 5. The inner surface of the block a is eccentric to the axis of the die, the point a being nearer the axis than the pointw". The head is provided with similar blocks at, one for each cutting face. As these blocks m move in contact with the surface of the block a the cam surface of the block a forces the head toward the'left as shown in Fig. 1, so that the die being cut is forced toward the cutter as the cutter progresses, thus providing the desired clearance. The spring 5 returns the head to position after the head has been rotated so as to'cut one of the chasers and thusspring it into proper position to start a fresh cut on the next succeeding chaser when the operation is repeated. The blocks m are secured by the screws m to the nuts m arranged in a groove m in a ring M. The blocks may,

' therefore, be changed so that blocks m may be secured which Will conform to the surface of the block a They may also be adjusted by loosening the screws m and moving the nuts to the desired position. The rin M is fixed on the head. The gear F 113118111 the Worm Gr as the head is moved through the influence of the cam a The rotation of the Worm is such that this lateral movement has very little influence on the rotary feeding movement of the head.

W here a taper thread is desired and a taper cutter is used shown. the cutting edges of the dies would not be in proper relation, or, in other Words. approximately concentric if the head assumed exactly the same transverse position for cutting each I chaser. It becomes necessary, therefore, to

compensate for the difference in position l'n'ougl'it about by the underwise movement of the head rchitiv'ely to tlie'taper cutter.

\ To accomplish this we form the surface of taper as the cutrw i.

the block a. on :1 taper having the same This gives a slightly meat i2 different transverse position to the head it advances from one chaser to the other so as to exactly compensate for the taper of the cutter. The blocks m are preferably formed with the same taper as the taper on. the block a and both blocks m and the block (1, are made removable so that-blocks having the taper of the cutter may be used.

It is to be observed that with this construction a screw thread cutting device may be entirely completed With one revolution of the head and with the use of the milling cutter practically no loss is experienced by reason of the tearing of the metal so that a finely finished product may be rapidly made.

it will be observed that the cutter is of small diameter relatively to the die and it therefore enters and leaves the work abruptly. and where the axis of the cutter is parallel to the axis of the die this gives greater latitude to the shape of the threads in that the bevel of the thread in this short distance engaged by the cutter will, with a cutter of this small diameter, give suiiicient. clearance. The use of a milling;- cutter having a. plurality of teeth adapted to cut a plurality of threads is desirable, not only by reason of the added speed that it gives but by reason of the fact that the stock from which the device is being cut is cut down on adjacent threads simultaneously so that there is a very slight cut on both sides of the edges of the thread prior to its completion. Where a single cutter is used one thread being cut to its full depth the cut on adjacent thread is all from one side so that more or less care must be exercised in so handling the cut that it does not leave a ragged edge on the thread. What we claim as new is: 1. In a machinefor forming screw thread cutting devices the combination of a rotating milling cutter having teeth for simul taneously cutting a plurality of threads arranged on a taper; means for rotating the cutter; a head for holding the device to be formed, said head holding the device in constunt relation to the axis of the head; and means for bringing the cutter and device into cuttingrelation and relatively rotating and advancing them to complete the cut and for moving them translversely relatively to each othcr' to comp msa for the taper to be given to the doyice. 2. In a machine for forming screw thread cutting devices the combination of a rotating millingcutter having teeth for simultaneously cutting a plurality of threads arranged on taper; means for rotating the cutter; a head for holding the device to be formed, said head holding the device in constant relation to the axis of the head and I With its axis parallel to the axis of the cut ter; and means for bringing the cutter and device into cutting relation and relatively rotating and advancing them to complete .in constant relation with the axis or the head; a rotating milling cutter having teeth 1.0 ,for simultaneously cutting a plurality. of

threads arranged on a taper; means for rotating the cutter and means for bringing the cutter and the interior surface of the work into cutting relation and relatively roout and for moving them transversely relatively toeach other to compensate for the 1 taper ,to be given to the device.

tating and advancing them to complete the 4. In a machine for forming'screw thread dies for cutting exterior screw threads, the combination of a head forholding the dies in constant relation with the axis of the head; a rotating milling cutter having teeth for simultaneously cutting a plurality of threads arranged on a taper; means for rotating the cutter; and means for bringing the cutter and the interior surface of the work into cutting relation with their axes parallel, and relatively rotating and ad vaneing them to complete the cut and for moving them transversely relatively to each othu' to compensate for the taper to be given to the device. t

5. In a machine for forming screw thread cutting devices the combination of a rotating milling cutter having teeth for simultaneously cuttinga plurality of threads arranged (in a taper; means for rotating the cutter; a head for holding the device to be formed, said head: being arranged to hold the device in constant relation with the axis of the head; a screw acting directly upon the head for rotatively advancing the device; and a cam acting directly upon the head for moving it "transversely to compen-' sate for the taper to be given the device.

6. In a machine for forming screw thread cutting devices the combination of a rotating milling cutter having teeth for simultaneously cutting a plurality of threads arranged on a ta er; means for rotating the cutter; a head or holding the device to be formed and arranged with its axis parallel to the axis of the cutter, said head being arranged to hold the device in constant relation with the axis of the head; a screw acting directly on the head for rotatively advancing the device; and a cam acting directly on the head for moving it transversely to compensate for the taper to be given the device.

7. In a machine for forming'screw thread cutting devices having a series ofcutting fairs. 111s 'wwmhination of a thread cutter; a

head for holding the devices, said head he ing arranged to hold said devices in constant relation with the axis of the head; means for rotatingthe head; and a cam acting directly upon the head for moving it simultaneously transversely to cut away the device back of the cutting face for clearance.

8. In a machine for forming screw thread cutting devices the combination of a thread cutter having a plurality of teeth for simultaneously cutting a plurality of threads arranged on a taper; a head for holding the device, said head being arranged to hold said device in constant relation with the axis of the head; means for rotating the head; and a cam acting directly upon the head for simultaneously moving it transversely to compensate for the taper.

9. In a machine for forming screw thread cutting devices the combination of a thread cutter having a .plurality of teeth for simultaneously cutting a plurality of threads arranged on a taper; a head for holding the device mounted to move transversely and axially, said head being arranged to hold said device in constant relation. with the axis of the head; a screw for advancing the head for the pitch of the thread; a block carried by the head; a fixed block against which the block on the head contacts, one of said blocks having a tapered surface to give the head transverse. movement as it is advanced for the pitch to compensate for the taper of the cutter.

10. In a machine for forming screw thread cutting devices the combination of a thread cutter having a plurality of'teeth for simultaneously cutting a plurality of threads arranged ona taper; a head for holding the device mounted to move transversely and axially, said head being arranged to hold said device in constant relation with the axis of the head;.a screw for advancing the head for the pitch of the thread; a block carried by the head; a fixed block against which the block on the head contacts, one of said blocks having a tapered surface to give the head transverse movement'as it is advanced for the pitch to compensate for the taper or" the cutter; and means for giving the head a further transverse movement as the out advances for providing clearanceiroma the cutting faces of the device.

11. In a machine for forming screw thread cutting devices the combination of a cutter fixed against axial movement; a longitudinally and transversely movable head for holding the device, said head being arranged to hold said device in constant relation with the axis of the head; means for rotating the head; a lead screw directly engaging the head for advancing the head as itis rotated and a cam acting directly upon the head for moving it transversely as it is moved axially by the screw.

to r i i eum i cutter and carrier being in separated relation, and means for in'ipuri'ing movement to the carrier lonritudiual to its axis and cocqual to the pitch distance of the teeth to be 1 cut in a Full revolution of the -arrier.

it transversely it is moveo axially by the screw.

13. In a. machine for forming sci-cw thread cutting devices the combination of a cutter fixed against axial movement; a ion" gitudiuolly and transversely movable head Z for holdii'lg' the device said head lacing arranged to hold said device in constant relation with the axis of the heao; means: for re toting the head; a lead screw acting iilircctly upon the head for advancing the head as it is rotated; and a removable tapered hlocl:

' urrui'iged in the path of the head for moving it transversely as it is moved axially by the screw.

14. In a machine for forming screw thread cutting devices the combination of a cutter fixed against axial movement; a longitudinally and transversely .mo'v hie head for holding the device slidingly mounted to move transversely, said head being arranged to hold said device in constant relation with the axis of the head; a screw for moving the head axially to give the pitch to the cut; means for rotating the head; the removable block arpand the removable blocks in urrangcd on the head in the path of the cam block 0f for moving the head transversely.

15. In a machine for forming screw thread cutting devices the combination of the frame A. having the cross pieces A, IV; the head carrying plate B slidingly mounted in sziid cross pieces and having a hub l3 and bearing therein; the arbor G journaled in said bearing; the nut D fixed on the hub l3 the lead screw E secured to the arbor and operated in the nut D; the heed C secured to the arbor; the blocks m reniovahly secured to the hood; the cum block 03 secured by the frame and in the path of the block m; the spring F) for forcing the head carrying plate in one direction; it ehuclr on the head; the cutter d; and means for rotating the cutter d. 1

16. In a machine for serratiug the lllliiflCl forming cutters of screw threading dies, the combination of a circular cutter formed With peripheral cutter blades and mounted to rotate in a stationary bcurinp a shitionary supporting misc arranged in adjacent rela: tion to said cuttciz :1 work carrier mounted on said base and having ro;ar v and rem tilinear movements upon and along; its axis of revolution, the nxis of revolution of the l?v in a machine for scrrating the thread forming" cutter of screw threading dies, the c mbination of a circular cutter homing a. tapering pcriphcry .tormed with peripheral cutter blades-and mounted to rotate in u stutionacv hearing: a stationary supporting re" arranged in adjacent relation to said cutter, a work carrier imiuulcd on said base and having rotary and rccl'iliucur movements upon and along its uxis of revolution,

l the axis of revolution oi the cutter and carricr lining in separated rclnliou. means for imparting lateral movement to the carrier coequal to the tap r oi the cutter, and means or imparting: movement to the carrier longitudinal to its axis and coronal lo the pitch distance of the teeth to he cut in a toll revolution of the curi'icr.

18. in a machine for scrrul'ing' the thread forming cutters ol screw-lhrcadi'ug dies, the combination of u circular cutter. formed with peripheral cutter blades and mounted to rotate in a statiouarv hearing, a stationnrv supporting hase arrungwl in adjacent re lation to said cutter. a carriage slidinpgly mounted on said basin :1 Work carrier mount en on said carriage and having 1'Ol21l and rectilinear n'iovcmcnts upon and :iloug its axis of revolution. the axis oi. revolution of the cutter and carrier being in separated relatiom means for iuu urtin r movement to the carrier longitudinal to its axis and to equal to the pitch distance of the teeth to he cut in a full revolution of the carrier" and a plurality of means for effecting a lateral reciprocution of the carrier during the operation of the machine, said plurality ot'mcuus corresponding with the plurality o'l cutter blades in the die operated on and imlividual thereto,

iii. In a machine for scrraling the thread forming; cutters of screwdhrczuling dies. the combination of a circular cutter having at tapering periphery formed with peripheral cutter blades and mounted to rotate in u eta tioimr bearing, u stationery supporting)" base arranged in :u'ljaccut relation to cuttcr, u carriage slidinuly mounted on said louse, a work carrier mounted on said carriage and having rolar and rectilinear movements upon and along its axis ol' revolution, the axis of revolution of the tcr cu: and carrier being in separated rclutiom means for imparting lateral movement to the carrier coequnl to the taper of the cutter, 'iiieans for imparting movement to the carrier longitudinal to its axis and coequal to the pitch distance of the teeth to he cut in a lull nivoluliou: or the 'arrier, and a plurulity of means for ctlcctin a lateral reciprocati'on of the carrier during thenoperation of the machine, said plurality of means corresponding with the plurality of cutter blades in the die operated on and individual thereto.

20. In a mechanism for ser'rating the thread-forming cutters of screw-threading dies, the combination of a laterally movable supporting member or carriage, arevoluble work-carrier having a screw-threaded support upon said carriage, the threads of which support correspond in pitch to the teeth of the die to be out, a rotary cutter operating on the die on the work-carrier, and cams cooperating with the revoluble work carrier to automatically move the same laterally at inte'rvals during its revolution, substantially as and for the purpose described. 1

21. In a mechanism for serrating the thread-forming cutters of screw-threading dies, the combination of a laterally movable supporting member or carriage, a spring pressing the same in one direction, a revoluble work-carrier having a screw-threaded v support upon said carriage, the threads of which support correspond in pitch with the teeth of the die to be out, a 'rotarycutter operating on the die on the work-carrier and cams cooperating with the work-carrier to automatically move the same laterally,

against the stress of the before-mentioned spring, at intervals in the revolution ofthe' H. C. LORD, K. R. KANE. 

